South #Korea's #Arctic shipping ambitions face renewed skepticism especially from workers unions.

The September #Busan-to-#Rotterdam trial voyage is in doubt.

“The HMM union cited that most major global shipping companies have pledged not to use Arctic routes, citing environmental protection and the safety of crewmembers and vessels especially with #Russia under sanctions.”

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260317/koreas-arctic-shipping-ambitions-face-renewed-skepticism

Korea's Arctic shipping ambitions face renewed skepticism

Controversy over Korea’s plan to use Arctic shipping routes is resurfacing, as HMM employees question its feasibility while protesting the governme...

The Korea Times